The Sweetest We Got Married Couple
We Got Married is a variety show program that aired in MBC showcasing the concept of a virtual marriage between two celebrities. The couple are usually matched with no particular conscience to their background or specific careers, and usually births a very interesting pairing. That seems to also be the case with actor Hong Jong-hyun and Girls Day’s Yura. Dubbed Jjong-ah couple, the two spent time on the show for about half a year, starting in the middle of 2014 until early 2015.
The ending of the couple’s run can be seen as quite abrupt as nearing the end of their virtual relationship, Hong Jong-hyun is hit with a dating scandal involving another girl group member. This caused an uproar within fans of Jjong-ah couple and also with viewers questioning the integrity of the show. Despite it, fans still reminisce the couple’s sweet and cuddly moments on the show to this day. So are you interested in learning more about Hong Jong-hyun and Yura’s virtual relationship? Let’s take a look at their time on “We Got Married”
Hong Jong-hyun and Girls Day’s Yura on We Got Married
First Meeting and Wedding
Hong Jong-hyun and Yura’s first meeting is quite unique considering how other couples ont he show meet for the very first time. Hong Jong-hyun was first given a mission card that states he needs to find his wife that is currently in the MBC building’s waiting room. Thus begins the search of his virtual wife-to-be. After receiving several clues, he landed on Girls Day’s waiting room, in which Yura and the other members have planned to sneakily trick him into believing another member is his wife. Yet in the interview done after the shoot, Hong Jong-hyun revealed that from the very start he knew that Yura is his wife-to-be.
After their first meeting and proposal, they wasted no time in courting each other and went straight to getting officially married on the MBC building’s rooftop. Their wedding ceremony was attended by Girls Day members, Ailee and Hong Jin-young. Not only that, Hong Jong-hyun’s close friends, Kim Woo-bin, Sung-joon and Lee Soo-hyuk, also sent in their congratulations through a video message.
Meeting with Jonghyun Model Friends
Next in the journey as a couple is Hong Jong-hyun taking Yura to meet her unofficial brother-in-laws, or Hong Jong-hyun’s close circle of friends. It consists of mostly model turned actors, such as himself, like Kim Young-kwang and Lee Soo-hyuk. Completing the quartet is fashion designer Se-joon. Yura was awkward while interacting with what is dubbed the F4, referring to the popular series Boys Before Flowers, yet as time went by they started to joke around and getting along more naturally. They even went as far as taking a picture together after the filming has ended. In the picture, the three model-actors can be seen showing off their ‘model force,’ as they are all dressed in dark-colored outfits. In the middle of the group of men is Yura, who is seen striking a cute pose and flashing a smile for the camera.
Their House
A unique thing about the Jjong-ah couple is that it seems that everything in their relationship circles back to that rooftop on the MBC building. After spending time with each other and also other guests on dates, they finally make their way to their new home as a virtually married couple. Usually, a couple’s apartment is as normal and simple as it could be but it seems MBC is pulling all the stops for this particular couple. The two found themselves on the MBC building’s rooftop with their luggage only to find that MBC has built them a rooftop apartment on the very place they celebrated their wedding. This definitely shocked the two, as can be seen on the video above.
Honeymoon in Bali
Just like any other couple, Hong Jong-hyun and Yura finally get to go on their honeymoon, although their marriage is just a virtual one. The two is sent to Bali, a dream destination for any couple looking for a place to spend their honeymoon. In Bali, the two get to know each other more intimately, seeing each other’s bare faces and experiencing new things together. First of all, they tried Indonesia’s specialty snacks and fruits, sharing their thoughts and preferences with each other.
Furthermore, they also signed up for a surfing lesson by the beach, with Hong Jong-hyun showing off his strong physique and athletic abilities. They helped each other through every struggle as viewers swoon on their couches watching the two live the fantasy life.
Their Goodbye
On their last episode, Hong Jong-hyun and Yura received the mission card that said their marriage has ended as they returned to their rooftop house. They decided to write letters on the objects they made for one another, recalling their memories together. Yura wrote on the portrait she drew of Jong-hyun and Jong Hyun wrote on the easel he built for her.
Jong-hyun was thankful and sorry to Yura because he knows that he is quiet and not as lively and bubbly as Yura. But he said that because she accepted him the way he was and dealt with his personality, he feels that his personality brightened and for that he was thankful. On the other hand, Yura was sorry that even though she knew his shy personality, she kept making him do more bubbly things. She was thankful that even though she is clumsy, he looked after her and took care of her like an older brother. They both expressed how thankful they were for one another and how their marriage will last as a wonderful memory.
Jonghyun Dating Scandal
In January 2015, the February issue of Woman Sense reported that Hong Jong-hyun and After School member Nana are in a relationship of seven months. They were first introduced to each other through OnStyle’s “Style Log“, which they co-hosted last year. After developing feelings for each other while hosting the show, they turned from mere colleagues at work to lovers. Moreover, Hong Jong-hyun and Nana have been reportedly spotted on numerous dates such as a Christmas date at an amusement park in Wolmido, and more recently, a stay in date at Hong Jong-hyun’s house in Gangnam.
A representative of Nana has denied the relationship, stating, “It is true that Hong Jong Hyun and Nana are close, but they are not in a relationship.” Widmay, the management agency of Hong Jong Hyun, also denied the reports, saying, “After checking [with them], we want to clarify that Hong Jong Hyun and Nana are simply close oppa (older brother) and dongsaeng (younger sister). Unlike what earlier reports suggested, they are not in a relationship,”
In response to the resurfacing rumor of Hong Jong-hyun and Nana dating, an anonymous acquaintance of Hong Jong-hyun supported claims of the relationship being true, saying that he even wondered why the rumors came out so late, as Hong Jong-hyun and Nana have been “dating for a long time.” He stated that the two has been dating and going through tough times together, they have gotten so close as lovers that Hong Jong-hyun and Nana talk on the phone in front of their friends without hesitation. He even claims that Hong Jong-hyun calls Nana by her real name ‘Im Jin Ah.’
As the rumors heats up, on the episode of “We Got Married,” aired on February 14, Hong Jong-hyun is careful around Yura the whole day, knowing that he is walking on eggshells at the moment. His wariness, however, only makes her burst out into laughter. At the start of the filming, she immediately asked about scandal just as he walks in. During the talk, he honestly opens up to his wife, saying that they were both just friends and nothing more. When Hong Jong-hyun apologizes to Yura, she simply holds up the antenna of a RC car and jokingly says, “You need a good whipping,”.
Interaction After Their Virtual Marriage Over
On the July 6 live streaming broadcast of “Girl’s Day’s Happy D-Day,” which celebrated the group’s comeback, Yura was asked by the host if she still keeps in touch with Hong Jong Hyun since “We Got Married” ended. Yura responded, “We still keep in touch sometimes to see how the other is doing. Not too long ago, I went to go eat melon bingsoo (shaved ice) with Sojin unni, and coincidentally met ‘Jjong’ oppa. Everyone was just staring at us. It was interesting. We happily greeted each other.”
On November 9, Hong Jong Hyun participated in an interview celebrating his 10th anniversary, where he touched on his “We Got Married” days. Hong Jong Hyun stated that he worried a lot, which is the reason behind why he seemed very awkward on the show. He said he felt burdened by his appearance on “We Got Married” from the beginning as he doesn’t think of himself to be a humorous person. Eventually, he and Yura got a lot closer towards the middle of filming and is no longer awkward with each other, yet he does have his regrets, saying, “I even joked to her, ‘If it had been like this from the beginning, I could have done really well.’ Every time we filmed, I froze and became really stiff, which I felt sorry towards Yura for.”
Instagram and Latest News
Girls Day is not re-signing with their current agency, Dream T Entertainment, and leaving to find a new one. This came as a shock as each member is quite busy with their solo activities as of recently but also very solid as a group, especially for one that has just renewed their contracts in 2018. As seen through her instagram, she often posts pictures and videos with her members such found below.
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Yura in particular has just shot with K-Wave magazine in Vietnam, talking about her close relationship with the members and how she has spent the last year. She said, “2018 passed by very quickly. The year felt like it was only six months long as I was busy learning and experiencing lots of things. I feel like I’ve only spent time enjoying myself, but I think it’s because I was doing the things that I like to do. It was one of my happiest years, and last year’s balance between work and personal life was the best. Overworking and underworking both make me feel down, so last year was just right. I hope 2019 is just like 2018.” Regarding her plans for 2019, she shared, “Nothing has been confirmed, but I will work hard in whatever job I take on.”
Hong Jong-hyun, on the other hand, will be appearing in a new KBS 2TV drama set to air in March. “My Daughter Who is the Prettiest in the World” is an upcoming weekend drama about the love-hate relationships between present-day mothers and daughters. On January 21, the drama announced that Hong Jong Hyun had also joined the cast. Hong Jong Hyun will be playing the role of Han Tae Joo, a employee of a large company who works in the marketing department—and who also happens to be the owner’s youngest son.
In the meantime, he can be seen enjoying his downtime by hanging out with friends, working out and also doing a couple workshops. As seen below, he fills his instagram with pictures of himself just living his best life. What is interesting is in one of the group shots, their Girl’s Day member Mina can also be found, as it seems Hong Jong-hyun and Girl’s Day members are still keeping in touch.
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So what do you think of Hong Jong-hyun and Yura’s relationship? Do you think there are some real feelings involved or is it all just for show? Comment your thoughts and opinions down below!
